Bologna, along with the flagships of Italian shopping, Milan, Florence and Venice, offer unique opportunities for shopaholics. The city is a must-see for a successful wholesale shopping tour. Bologna's location at the junction of many transportation arteries allows you to spend a profitable time not only in the shops of the city itself, but also in the province of Emilia-Romagna. Here you can find shops, warehouses and showrooms to suit all tastes. Bologna also has regular exhibitions of shoes, cosmetics, furs and pasta, where it is said that you can not only admire the achievements, but also buy new products for the season.
Bologna's large shopping centre, Tamburini, is a good place to pick up rare herbs, spices, the finest olive oils and other ingredients for traditional Italian dishes.
Shopping aficionados recommend starting in Bologna's city centre on Via S. Stefano, in Via dell'Indipendenza, Corte Isolani and Piazza Cavour offer boutiques and outlet stores featuring Zara, H&M, Promod, Intimissimi, Bata and Benetton. On Via Farini and nearby are Max Mara, Armani, Bvlgari, Pollini, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Tiffany, Burberry, Luisa Spagnoli, D&G, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Bruno Magli and Pal Zileri.
Via Massimo d'Azeglio is a men's shopping paradise. The Casalecchio di Reno shopping centre on the outskirts of Bologna is also highly regarded for its affordable brands. The shopping experience at Casalecchio di Reno on the outskirts of Bologna is a delight.
The Barberino Outlet, 60km from Bologna, is a huge outlet in the countryside and will surely catch your eye. Here you can find shops of the most popular Italian brands - Prada, Missoni, Armani, D&G, Class Roberto Cavalli, Ferre, Pinko, Polo Ralf Lauren, Richmond, Stefanel, Furla. The main difficulty is how to get to the outlet. If you have a car, you can get there quickly. The hardest part is going to be getting to the outlet via Florence by train, and then taking a bus to the mall.
Do not forget that Bologna in terms of shopping is a special place - this is where the famous fur factories are located. And the dream of many women of a magnificent mink coat can come true here.
Remember that sales in Italy start on the first Saturday of January and July! Often shops do not work on weekends and public holidays, which should be taken into account when planning trips. Bologna's large shopping centres and shops also have a Tax Free system, so make sure you ask when you buy if it applies to your purchases and make sure you have the necessary paperwork to obtain it.
